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SUMMARY:Promoting Oral Health Equity Across the Lifespan
DESCRIPTION:See Their Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifespan Community Health AmbassadorsVIRTUAL LecturePresented bySamuel Zwetchkenbaum\, DDS\, MPH\, Dental Director\, Oral Health Program\, Rhode Island Department of Health and Dental Director\, Medicaid Program\, Executive Office of Health and Human Services \n\n\n\nOral health is integral to both quality of life and as increasingly realized\, systemic health. Yet all Rhode Islanders do not have similar access to good oral health nor demonstrate equivalent outcomes. This presentation will review relevant oral health data\, identify disparities\, and discuss current and potential initiatives to promote oral health equity. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nTo register contact jnessett@lifespan.org \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nDiscuss relationships between oral health and systemic health and quality of lifeReview Rhode Island dataIdentify disparities in access to care and oral health outcomesSuggest strategies to improve oral health of Rhode Islanders across the lifespan\n\n\n\nLocation: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture. \n\n\n\n1 hour of continuing education credit to attendees
URL:https://chwari.org/event/promoting-oral-health-equity-across-the-lifespan/
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SUMMARY:Utilities Protections Training
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for Unlocking Access: Utilities Protections on Thursday October 13th from 9:00AM -10:30AM.  \n\n\n\nDuring this foundational training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\nRecognize the primary stakeholders in accessing utilities and enforcing utility rights.Identify key benefits and legal protections to get service\, restore service\, and avoid utility shut-offs.Apply role-aligned problem-solving strategies to help individuals and families secure and maintain utility services.\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using this link.Thanks in advance for completing the short survey linked to your registration\, which will help us to assure that the training meets your goals. \n\n\n\nIf you have any difficulties registering\, please reach out to Jeff Gilbert\, Partnership & Project Manager\, at jgilbert@mlpb.health \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/utilities-protections-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T080000
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SUMMARY:Improving Hypertension Patient Care: A Team Based Approach
DESCRIPTION:Please join CTC-RI for Best Practices in Team Based Care (formerly known as Nurse Care Manager/Care Coordinator Best Practice Meeting): \n\n\n\nImproving Hypertension Patient Care: a Team-Based Approach \n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\nAmbra Dailey\, PCMH Care Coordinator\, Women’s Medicine CollaborativeSafiya Naidjate\, PharmD\, BCACP\, CDCES\, Women’s Medicine CollaborativeJennifer Nappi\, RN\, MS\, CDOE\, Women’s Medicine CollaborativeIris Tong\, MD\, Women’s Medicine Collaborative\n\n\n\nObjectives for this learning session: \n\n\n\nApply evidence-based hypertension guideline recommendations to determine appropriate blood pressure goal based on patient-specific factorsDifferentiate between key roles involved in hypertension management in primary careDescribe a team-based workflow to support hypertension management applicable to your practice \n\n\n\nCEU credits will be available for those attending. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe AAFP is reviewing ‘Advancing Comprehensive Primary Care Through Improving Care Delivery Design and Community Health\,’ and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 03/18/2022 to 03/18/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. NPs and RNs can also receive credit through AAFP’s partnership with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
URL:https://chwari.org/event/improving-hypertension-patient-care-a-team-based-approach/
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFEYouth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build  skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. \n\n\n\nAFTER THE COURSE\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges\, including anxiety\, depression\, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.• Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis.• Know how to connect a young person with help.• Better understand trauma\, substance use\, self-care and the impact of social mediaand bullying. \n\n\n\nTo register email Joe Coffey at blueaidconsulting@gmail.com
URL:https://chwari.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:Warwick Public Library\, 600 Sandy Lane\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Vaccine Confidence Boost Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based Community Health Workers (CHWs) and other healthcare workers are invited to attend this FREE online training session.This workshop is ideal for: \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Workers (CHWs);Community outreach specialists;Vaccine registration coordinators;Vaccine clinic staff and volunteers;Peer navigators; and Anyone who provides COVID-19 vaccine education or outreach.\n\n\n\nThis interactive workshop provides an opportunity for participants to practice using effective communication techniques to have informed conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to: \n\n\n\nDescribe why people may have low confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines;Provide fact-based responses to common misconceptions about vaccines; andIdentify useful strategies in effectively communicating with others about COVID-19 and other vaccines.\n\n\n\n\nSee Flyer!\n\n\n\n\nRegistrationThis training will be hosted on Zoom. To register\, visit https://bit.ly/3e3TqZ4 by October 5th. For questions or assistance\, email: nwando.ofokansi.ctr@health.ri.gov. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/vaccine-confidence-boost-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T084500
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self-Management Leader training
DESCRIPTION:FREE 4-day in Person Training \n\n\n\nOctober 26th\, 28th\, November 2nd\, 4th from 8:45am – 4:30pm \n\n\n\n\nSee Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInterested in Helping your Community Take Charge of its Health? \n\n\n\nThe Own Your Health Collaborative is looking for individuals interested in becoming certified leaders of the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program.Millions of adults live with one or more chronic health conditions. Our programs help people and their caregivers manage their symptoms\, improve their quality of life\, and reduce healthcare costs. \n\n\n\nAttend a free leader training and then utilize what you learned to host community based Chronic Pain Self-Management Program workshops under the supervision of the Own Your Health Collaborative. Newly trained leaders are required to co-facilitate two workshops within the first year.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop covers topics on: pain communication physical activity nutrition medication management fatigue and more \n\n\n\nWhere: RIPIN – 300 Jefferson Blvd\, Warwick\, RI 02888When: October 26th\, 28th\, November 2nd\, 4th from 8:45am – 4:30pm \n\n\n\nInterested?  \n\n\n\nContact: Jasmine Franco Jasmine.Franco@health.ri.gov
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chronic-pain-self-management-leader-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island Parent Information Network\, 300 Jefferson Blvd.\, Warwick\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled - Guardianship and Less Restrictive Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:This training was rescheduled from September 28th. You do not need to re-register if you have already done so.  \n\n\n\nOur Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for Unlocking Access: Guardianship and Less Restrictive Alternatives on Wednesday October 26th from 12:00PM – 1:30PM. During this foundational training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\nRecognize how to obtain guardianship of a person in the limited circumstances where they are unable to make any decisions for themselves.Identify less restrictive tools that can be used to preserve the autonomy of a person who needs limited assistance.Apply role-aligned caregiving problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using this link. Thanks in advance for completing the short survey linked to your registration\, which will help us to assure that the training meets your goals.If you have any difficulties registering\, please reach out to Jeff Gilbert\, Partnership & Project Manager\, at jgilbert@mlpb.health \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/guardianship-and-less-restrictive-alternatives/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T150000
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SUMMARY:Envision: Living in a World of Covid
DESCRIPTION:Envision Equity Presents: Living in a World of COVID — What is the CHW role in the pandemic now\, and what do COVID-19 community conversations look like? \n\n\n\nThe COVID-19 information overload can be daunting\, misleading\, and confusing for the communities CHWs serve. Envision staff in collaboration with CHWs\, CHW program leadership\, and pandemic experts will give insights into COVID-19 community conversations. Communication resources will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for all CHWs\, CCR recipients and their partners. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO is ENVISION? \n\n\n\nEnvision provides training and technical assistance to CDC funded Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR 2109). \n\n\n\nVisit the Envision Page
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envision-living-in-a-world-of-covid/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T163000
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SUMMARY:CHW Training in Cardiovascular Health/Diabetes Management
DESCRIPTION:Español en la siguiente página \n\n\n\nNovember 3 – December 19\n\n\n\nMondays 6-8pm & Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm Zoom format \n\n\n\nDiabetes and heart disease often go hand in hand and heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn’t have diabetes. Learn how to effectively help your community members manage their conditions to live longer\, healthier lives. \n\n\n\nThis FREE training is for certified CHWs only (or in process) and prepares you to apply for the RICB’s CCHW Specialty Endorsement in Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Management. The instructor will be RIC Nursing Professor Karen Wholey. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\n\nMotivational Interviewing            Social Determinants of Health             StrokeHeart Disease                           Heart Attack                                       Heart FailureAtrial Fibrillation              \n\n\n\n\n\nHigh Blood Pressure                           High CholesterolPre-Diabetes                            Diabetes                                            Healthy Eating & Weight ControlLifestyle Interventions\n\n\n\n\n\nApply here by October 26\, 9pm. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Kyleah Edwards-Benton at kedwardsbento_3255@email.ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSee Bilingual Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of HealthImplemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapacitacion de enfermedades Cardiovasculares y manejo de Diabetis\n\n\n\nNoviembre 3 – Deciembre 19\, 2022 \n\n\n\nLunes de 6-8pm y Jueves a las 4:30-6:30pm \n\n\n\nVia zoom \n\n\n\nAprenda cómo ayudar eficazmente a los miembros de su comunidad\, a manejar sus condiciones medicas para vivir vidas más largas y saludables!  La diabetis y las enfermedades cardíacas a menudo van de la mano y las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muerte en los Estados Unidos. Las personas con diabetis tienen el doble de probabilidades de tener una enfermedad cardíaca o un derrame cerebral que alguien que no tiene diabetis. \n\n\n\nEsta capacitación es GRATUITA es solo para TCS certificados (o en proceso) y los prepara para solicitar el Respaldo de Especialidad CCHW en Enfermedades Cardiovasculares y Manejo de la Diabetis de RICB. La instructora será la profesora de enfermería del RIC Karen Wholey.   \n\n\n\nTemas: \n\n\n\nEntrevista motivacional\, Determinantes sociales de la salud y accidente cerebrovascular. Enfermedades cardiacas: Ataque cardíaco\, Insuficiencia cardíaca\, Fibrilación auricular\, Presión arterial alta\, Colesterol alto\, Pre-diabetes Diabetes\, Alimentación saludable\, control de peso y las Intervenciones de estilo de vida. \n\n\n\nAplique aquí antes del 26 de Octubre\, 2022\, antes de las 9pm.  \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envíe un correo electrónico a Kyleah Edwards-Benton a kedwardsbento_3255@email.ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nAplique aquí\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEl Volante\n\n\n\nFinanciado por el Departamento de Salud de Rhode IslandImplementado por el Instituto de Educación en Salud de Rhode Island College y CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-training-in-cardiovascular-health-diabetes-management-2/2022-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Safety & Prevention Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors VIRTUAL Lecture \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Presented by:Yeimy Bakemon-Morel\, Director of Prevention &  Community Education\, Day One RI& Melina Freeman\, Clinician for Child Advocacy Center\, Day One RI \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors for this presentation which will provide information pertinent to keeping children and loved ones safe while utilizing online platforms. It will highlight how youth interfaces with today’s ever-changing technology as it relates to social media\, gaming technology and internet browsing. You will also learn about potential exploitation that youth may encounter on the web and gain insight on how parents and caregivers can positively address these risks with youth in their lives. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nGain knowledge about online safety and the effects of online exploitationDiscuss preventive measures around online usage and how to recognize potential warning signsReceive information on how to handle disclosures and RI mandatory reporting laws\n\n\n\nLocation: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE or contact jnessett@ifespan.org1 hour of CEU for Community Health Workers \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/online-safety-prevention-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T163000
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SUMMARY:Engaging Men In Domestic Violence Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the work the RICADV does to engage local men in the effort to end intimate partner violence and disrupt harmful social norms connected to men’s violence against women and queer\, trans and non-binary people. We will discuss our Ten Men strategy\, why it’s important to educate men on their role in this work and ways to mobilize men to take action within their communities. In addition\, we will share some activities we use to start the conversation around masculinity\, gender roles and violence prevention – and practice using them ourselves. \n\n\n\nRegister Now! \n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nRI Coalition Against Domestic Violence 641 Bald Hill Rd.Suite 1Warwick\, R.I. 02886   \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/engaging-men-in-domestic-violence-prevention/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T160000
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SUMMARY:SME Session: Advocacy & Policy in RI
DESCRIPTION:Care Transformation Collaborative-RI is excited to announce that the November 9th\, Subject Matter Expert Session will focus on Advocacy and Policy in RI. CHWs are welcome to attend.  The panel will host representatives from the following  organizations: \n\n\n\nChildhood Lead Action Project – Founded in 1992 by parents\, medical professionals\, and social justice activists\, the Childhood Lead Action Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island through parent support\, community-based education\, and grassroots advocacy.  Follow their Facebook for up to date events\, news and informationVICTA – VICTA provides care in an outpatient clinic setting. A wide range of services is organized within a comprehensive therapeutic environment that include medication-assisted treatment\, Intensive Outpatient Treatment\, Mental Health Treatment and Primary Care services. Lisa Peterson\, LMHC/LCDP/LCDS/MAC\, Chief Operating Officer at VICTA\, has extensive experience with policy and legislative work focused on behavioral health issues in Rhode Island. She is also the co-founder and co-chair of the Substance Use Policy\, Education\, and Recovery PAC where she has had extensive experience working for policy and legislation that aligns with current knowledge and best practices in addressing substance use and substance use disorders and serves on the Public Policy Committee for NAADAC.PLEE – PLEE (Parents Leading for Educational Equity) is an organization that was founded and is led by parents\, and knows first-hand the injustices that the education system inflicts upon children. PLEE is committed to design spaces where families are at the center and drive every decision we make. PLEE aims to leverage collective knowledge and power to advocate for policies that positively impact the outcomes for children of color. Ramona Santos Torres\, Co-Founder and Executive Director of PLEE\, has been a parent advocate for over 10 years primarily working with families of students with disabilities within the school system and other systems of care.\n\n\n\nCome hear from these organizations and leaders about their work\, how they have made policy change happen\, their existing agendas and how the community can get involved. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions for our presenters\, please submit them to ctc-ri@ctc-ri.org by: October 26th\, 2022 \n\n\n\nJoin Information below: \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=RjVhT05jWmZjaHY1eWlobXdPMDk0UT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 994 6165 6622 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 646876 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+16468769923\,\,99461656622# US (New York) \n\n\n\n+16469313860\,\,99461656622# US
URL:https://chwari.org/event/webinar-advocacy-policy-in-ri/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T143000
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SUMMARY:Using Unite Us : CHW Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:See Flier\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW panelists will talk about their experience using Unite Us\, how it has benefited workflows and referral processes\, as well as struggles with integration. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions of panelists and gain insight for opportunities for better integration and use within their current role and organization. \n\n\n\nCHW Panelists Include: \n\n\n\nKinzel Thomas\, Vice President of Equity and Community Development\, FSRIKaren Zuniga\, Assistant Director of Community Health Integration\, ONE|NBDenine Morgan\, AE Community Health Worker\, Prospect Dennis Hermida-Gonzalez\, Community Health Project Manager\, ONE|NB\n\n\n\nRegister for this meeting via Zoom: https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-uuqTssEtwYQaPaC-HoMF26gyfBKuUS#/registration \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/using-unite-us-chw-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T133000
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SUMMARY:CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join CHWARI for a Networking Gathering with a presentation about the RI Special Needs Emergency Registry.   \n\n\n\nNovember 17th12pm-1:30pm over Zoom \n\n\n\nRegister at  https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcuisrjwvGNNeyGRvfFjWXogLv7mOza-_ \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-networking-gathering-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221114T175134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T175537Z
UID:10000351-1668690000-1668693600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:West Warwick Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Virtual West Warwick community conversations with CHWs and public health workers.  \n\n\n\nCHWs that work around West Warwick and South County meet monthly for community conversations. This may be a great opportunity to connect with CHWs and organizations outside of the urban core and locate potential supports and collaborations. \n\n\n\nThe next session will be November 17th from 1pm – 2pm. Below you will find additional details. \n\n\n\nPlease feel free to join CCHW Michele Mitchell and other CHWS at this month’s conversation. \n\n\n\nOn the agenda this month will be introductions\, sharing of any challenges/issues for problem-solving support\, event sharing\, and a self-care close.  \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6542803200?pwd=M3MxeXVhdXRCSUtyL2NoVXdFSUNzQT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 654 280 3200   |  Passcode: 690387
URL:https://chwari.org/event/west-warwick-community-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
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SUMMARY:HEZ Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the November 2022 HEZ Learning Community!  \n\n\n\nNovember 18\, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.Rhode Island College located at 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue in Providence\, RI.  \n\n\n\nSpace for the Learning Community is limited so please register now.  Additional location information and parking details will be sent to all registrants prior to the Learning Community. \n\n\n\nWorkshops include but are not limited to:  \n\n\n\n1. Measuring Community Empowerment Through Collective ImpactDescription:Join us to share your expertise and lend your voice in determining how as we develop the framework for measuring the innovative work we are all engaged in through HEZ. \n\n\n\n2. Straw Bale Gardening: Perfect for Urban AreasDescription:Communities throughout RI are turning to urban agriculture as an option to increase their access to healthy\, nutritious\, and low-cost produce. Many of the vacant sites available were previously home to industrial and commercial operations resulting in potentially contaminated soil. A Straw Bale Garden is a safe and effective way to turn this abandoned land into a new community asset. Participants will learn about this revolutionary affordable gardening method that works where there is no soil\, like in parking lots\, or where soil is contaminated. \n\n\n\n3. Our Neighbors: Understanding the Refugee PopulationDescription:Join members of the Refugee Dream Center to learn more about the integration\, successes\, and needs of the refugee population in Rhode Island. Hear how you and your organization can assist\, advocate\, raise awareness for the successful integration of refugees into American society. \n\n\n\n4. How RIDOH uses GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and geospatial data to support the Health Equity Zone initiative.Description:Measuring Neighborhood Health Equity Successes | Metrics that MatterRIDOH is working to affect change in our Health Equity Zones by utilizing contemporary GIS resources which rely on GIS mapping\, interactive dynamic data visualization. and examination of the social determinants of health. GIS is the perfect environment to put your data-to-action and concentrate on capacity building to bring about a healthier environment in which to live. Please join RIDOH GIS Manager\, Jay Metzger\, and Health Equity Institute GIS Lead\, Chuck Gurney\, as they discuss the Health Equity road ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-learning-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221116T150528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T150529Z
UID:10000297-1669831200-1669838400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:November 30th &\n\n\n\nDecember 7th\n\n\n\n6pm-8pm\n\n\n\n\n\nOral health is FUNDAMENTAL to overall good health\, yet it is very under-noticed. Read article about how Oral Health relates to overall health! \n\n\n\nIn this course\, Community Health Workers will learn the basics around oral health so that they can impart information to clients and help their own organizations advocate.  Dr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum\, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct. \n\n\n\nCertificate of 5 hours upon completion \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nA note – when you register you will get your own individualized Zoom link. Please do not share that link with colleagues\, and rather\, have them register separately. Thanks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health.Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221114T203035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T205108Z
UID:10000352-1670506200-1670509800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Envision: Promoting CHW Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Promoting CHW Self-Care: Prioritizing CHWs While Taking Care of the CommunityDuring the COVID-19 pandemic\, mental health care needs have reached an all-time high. Community Health Workers support communities while being tasked to attend to their own mental health needs. Often community needs are the priority. This webinar will provide hands-on tools for CHWs to practice self-care and self-compassion while giving programs tools to elevate the visibility of this crucial component of the work. Burnout prevention benefits from individual’s caring for themselves with in a supportive system. Join us on December 8th to learn more!A self-care resource box will be shared with CHWs attending this session.\n\n\n\nPromoción del autocuidado de los CHWs/Promotores de Salud: Cómo priorizar a los CHW/Promotores Mientras También Promueve la ComunidadDurante la pandemia del COVID-19\, las necesidades de salud mental han llegado a un punto alarmante. Los trabajadores de salud comunitarios apoyan a las comunidades mientras pero también deben de atender a sus propias necesidades de salud mental. A menudo\, las necesidades de la comunidad llegan a ser la prioridad. Este taller virtual proporcionará herramientas prácticas para que los CHW practiquen el autocuidado y la autocompasión al tiempo que brinda a los programas herramientas para elevar la visibilidad de este componente crucial del trabajo. El autocuidado ayuda a prevenir el agotamiento profesional y personal\, pero hace falta que existan apoyos de parte de la organización para poderlo cumplir. ¡Únase a nosotros el 8 de diciembre para obtener más información! Se enviará una caja de recursos del autocuidado a los CHWs/Promotores que asistan a esta sesión.\n\n\n\n\nRegister / Registrarse\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO is ENVISION?Envision provides training and technical assistance to CDC funded Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR 2109).\n\n\n\n¿QUIÉN es ENVISION?Envision brinda capacitación y asistencia técnica a los trabajadores de salud comunitarios para la respuesta al COVID y las comunidades resilientes financiados por los CDC (CDC CCR 2109).
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envision-promoting-chw-self-care/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221109T150218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T154236Z
UID:10000350-1670932800-1670936400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Health is More than Healthcare: An overview of the RI Life Index and 2022 Findings
DESCRIPTION:Event Website\n\n\n\n\nLifespan Community Health AmbassadorsVIRTUAL LectureTuesday\, December 13\, 2022 | 12:00 to 1:00 pmPresented byDr. Melissa A. Clark\, professor in the departments of Health Services Policy & Practice and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Brown University School of Public Health \n\n\n\nThe RI Life Index\, a partnership between Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health\, measures Rhode Islanders’ perceptions of social determinants of health and well-being. Dr. Clark will provide an introduction to the RI Life Index\, the publicly available data that includes trends in factors beyond healthcare including food\, housing\, community resources\, and other social determinants that impact Rhode Islanders’ ability to live healthy lives. \n\n\n\nREGISTER here or contact jnessett@lifespan.org \n\n\n\n1 hour CEU certificate for those who attend \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nProvide an overview of the RI Life Index and publicly available dataDiscuss the methodology for a statewide representative survey in 14 languagesHighlight trend data from 2019-present as well as identify key issues facing Rhode Islanders\n\n\n\nLocation: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign ininformation will be provided prior to the lecture. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/health-is-more-than-healthcare-an-overview-of-the-ri-life-index-and-2022-findings/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221108T210958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T151054Z
UID:10000349-1671105600-1671109200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Meet Progreso Latino
DESCRIPTION:Español en la siguiente página \n\n\n\nCHWARI CHW Gathering with Progreso Latino \n\n\n\nThis has been rescheduled to Thursday December 15\, 12-1pm \n\n\n\nCHWARI is excited to host Progreso Latino at our next networking gathering! Progreso Latino’s mission is “to help Rhode Island’s Latino and immigrant communities to achieve greater self-sufficiency and socio-economic progress by providing transformational programs that support personal growth and social change.” \n\n\n\nAttend to learn about their resources and services including: \n\n\n\n\nAssistance in applying for SNAP\n\n\n\nImmigration services\n\n\n\nAdult education\n\n\n\nNutrition Classes\n\n\n\nFinance Education including Tax Prep\n\n\n\nSocial Services\n\n\n\nDomestic Violence\n\n\n\nWellness services\n\n\n\nSenior Citizen Programs\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nStaff from Progreso Latino will present for 30 minutes followed by 15 minutes of Q & A.  Then there will be 15 minutes of networking.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nReunión CHWARI CHW\n\n\n\n“Conoce Progreso Latino” \n\n\n\nJueves 1 de diciembre\, 12-1pm \n\n\n\nConoce como Progreso Latino puede ayudar a tus clientes \n\n\n\n¡CHWARI se complace de tener como invitado a Progreso Latino en nuestra próxima reunión de networking! \n\n\n\nProgreso Latino tiene como misión  “ayudar a las comunidades latinas e inmigrantes de Rhode Island a tener mayor autosuficiencia y desarrollo socioeconómico al brindar programas transformadores que apoyen el crecimiento personal y el cambio social”. \n\n\n\nAsista para conocer los recursos y servicios entre los que incluyen: \n\n\n\n\nServicios de inmigración\n\n\n\nServicios sociales\n\n\n\nAsistencia para solicitar SNAP\n\n\n\nViolencia doméstica\n\n\n\nEducación de adultos\n\n\n\nClases de Nutrición\n\n\n\nEducación financiera\, incluida la preparación de impuestos\n\n\n\nServicios de bienestar y salud\n\n\n\nProgramas para adultos mayores\n\n\n\n¡Y más!\n\n\n\n\nEl personal de Progreso Latino presentará durante 30 minutos seguidos de 15 minutos de preguntas y respuestas. \n\n\n\nLuego habrá 15 minutos de trabajo en red. \n\n\n\n\n¡Registrarse aquí!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/meet-progreso-latino/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20230104T145610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T181132Z
UID:10000373-1672941600-1672948800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Homebuyer Education Classes (English)
DESCRIPTION:West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation offers HUD Certified education classes that provide a comprehensive overview of the home purchase process to help homebuyers make smart\, informed decisions in their journey to becoming homeowners. \n\n\n\nThis class is offered over four nights in English or one Saturday in Spanish (Enlace a la clase en español) \n\n\n\nSee schedule and learn more on their flyer here.   \n\n\n\nOnline registration is not currently working.  You may register the day of the class.  Please come early and bring cash\, check or money order for $99.  Or contact Monah Rhodes by phone 401.453.3220 ext. 114 or by email: mrhodes@westelmwood.org
URL:https://chwari.org/event/homebuyer-education-classes-english/
LOCATION:West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation\, 224 Dexter St\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221212T161342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T202427Z
UID:10000369-1673352000-1673355600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Lead Safe Homes Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Event Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/lead-safe-homes-lecture/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20230106T165335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T165347Z
UID:10000376-1673422200-1673427600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Asthma ECHO session
DESCRIPTION:Asthma ECHO session – the focus of this session will be community resources for Asthma\n\nWednesday\, January 11th at 7:30 am   | certificates for CHWs will be available towards CEUs for CHW recertification\n\n\n\nJoin zoom meeting:\n\nhttps://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/82970481297?pwd=UVp4T3dHNzl2NXNpenIwSTdEbjNuUT09\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 829 7048 1297\n\n\n\nPasscode: 646876\n\n\n\nOne tap mobile  +16469313860\,\,82970481297# US
URL:https://chwari.org/event/asthma-echo-session/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221205T211856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T212946Z
UID:10000354-1673602200-1673609400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:desplácese hacia abajo para español \n\n\n\nJan 13 – April 21\, Fridays from 9:30-11:30am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe FREE Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service\, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. Each module includes 2 hours of live zoom training plus 4 hours of training activities\, for a total of 72 training hours\, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification.  Applicants must be fluent in English.  \n\n\n\nSee the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here. \n\n\n\nLearn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here. \n\n\n\nClasses are Fridays 9:30-11:30am \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nApply Here!\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is Monday\, December 19th at noon.  Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! Email questions to Training Support Staff member Sara Palombo at sarapalombo2019@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapacitación en Competencias Básicas de CHW\n\n\n\n13 de Enero\, 2023 – 21 de Abril\, 2023 \n\n\n\nViernes de 9:30am a 11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nLa Capacitación de Competencia Básica de Trabajador de Salud Comunitaria es GRATUITA está destinada a preparar a los participantes para puestos de CHW de nivel básico en entornos de servicio social\, atención médica y de la salud del comportamiento en la comunidad. Sus 12 módulos están alineados con un conjunto de competencias definidas por la Junta de Certificación de Rhode Island. Cada módulo incluye 2 horas de capacitación por zoom en vivo\, más 4 horas de actividades de capacitación\, haciendo un total de 72 horas de capacitación\, cumpliendo con el requisite de 70 horas para la certificación RI CHW. \n\n\n\nVea las competencias básicas de un trabajador de salud comunitario aquí. \n\n\n\nObtenga información sobre cómo obtener su Certificación de Trabajador de Salud Comunitario aquí. (Este no es el enlace para aplicar para esta capacitación.) \n\n\n\nLa capacitación se llevará a cabo virtualmente en la plataforma Zoom los Viernes por la mañana de 9:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. (ET). La capacitación comenzará el 13 de Enero\, 2023\, y se extenderá hasta el 21 Abril\, 2023.  Los aplicantes tienen que hablar un Inglés fluido. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAplica Hoy!\n\n\n\n\nLa fecha límite de hacer su solicitud es el 19th de deciembre\, 12pm. \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envíe un correo electrónico a Lina Roman: joinchwari@gmail.com  Los aplicantes tienen que hablar un Inglés fluido. \n\n\n\nFinanciado por el Departamento de Salud de Rhode Island. Implementado por el Instituto de Educación en Salud de Rhode Island College y CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-3/2023-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20230104T150602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T190632Z
UID:10000374-1673688600-1673713800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Educación y Asesoramiento para Compradores de Vivienda
DESCRIPTION:West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation ofrecemos clases de educación certificadas por HUD que brindan una descripción general integral del proceso de compra de viviendas para ayudar a los compradores de viviendas a tomar decisiones inteligentes e informadas en su viaje para convertirse en propietarios. \n\n\n\nVer volante para más información \n\n\n\nEnlace a la clase en inglés. \n\n\n\nEl registro en el sitio web no funciona. Por favor traiga dinero en efectivo\, cheque o giro postal a la clase y regístrese en ese momento.o comuníquese con Monah Rhodes por teléfono al 401.453.3220 ext. 114 o correo electrónico: mrhodes@westelmwood.org
URL:https://chwari.org/event/educacion-y-asesoramiento-para-compradores-de-vivienda/
LOCATION:West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation\, 224 Dexter St\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221212T161916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T162127Z
UID:10000370-1674032400-1674043200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:RI Food System Summit
DESCRIPTION:2023 Virtual R.I. Food System Summit\n\n\n\n\nURI is hosting its 7th annual RI Food system summit focused on the future of RI’s food system. Join government\, academic\, business\, and community partners to discuss critical food systems issues and work together to build a more resilient\, sustainable\, and equitable food system in RI.\n\n\n\nFollowing the summit\,  there will be several in-person events between February and May that will focus on different aspects of our food system. For more information\, contact Sharon Pavignano at the URI Business Engagement Center at spavignano@uri.edu.\n\n\n\nRead more and register here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-system-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20221214T025634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T025636Z
UID:10000371-1674043200-1674048600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Code Enforcement Basics
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for Code Enforcement Basics: Strategies to Support Tenants on Wednesday January 18th from 12:00PM-1:30PM. During this training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the health-promoting value of living in healthy housing.\n\n\n\nIdentify key benefits and protections available to tenants seeking to live in healthy housing.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned problem solving strategies to help tenants access code enforcement as a strategy to live in healthy housing.\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using the link below. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nThanks in advance for completing the short survey linked to your registration\, which will help us to assure that the training meets your goals.If you have any difficulties registering\, please reach out to Jeff Gilbert\, Partnership & Project Manager\, at jgilbert@mlpb.health
URL:https://chwari.org/event/code-enforcement-basics/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
CREATED:20230104T143329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T150218Z
UID:10000372-1674129600-1674135000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Become Certified as a CHW!\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board \n\n\n\nVirtual over Zoom.  \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you!  This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note:  CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\n*This workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nhave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count\, but we will have other workshops in the future)\n\n\n\nare employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nhave completed (or close to) 50 hours of supervised CHW work\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop here.  \n\n\n\nPlease email joinchwari@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-certification-application-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193556
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SUMMARY:Recognizing Infection Risks Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Project Firstline Rhode Island Team would like to invite you to a live Zoom refresher session and discussion on recognizing infection risks. This live session is the first of a three-part quick refresher series and will be presented by Stephanie Doyle\, MSN\, RN\, Project Firstline Rhode Island’s infection prevention training liaison \n\n\n\nSession One Topic: What Does it Mean to Recognize a Risk?               Register in advance for this webinar by clicking the button below: \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/recognizing-infection-risks-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
DESCRIPTION:Open to Community Health Workers and those serving in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls.  \n\n\n\n\nMonthly\, in-person network meetings for training\, resource sharing\, and professional development. \n\n\n\nAccess to professional network of like-minded local change-makers.\n\n\n\n\nTo be held at the Pawtucket Family YMCA the last Tuesday of every month.  \n\n\n\nLead by Kinzel Thomas\, LCSW\, CCHW\, LCDP \n\n\n\nContact Kinzel at thomaski@familyserviceri.org for more information and to register!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/pawtucket-central-falls-chw-network/2023-01-24/
LOCATION:Pawtucket Family YMCA\, 20 Summer Street\, Pawtucket\, Rhode Island\, 02860
CATEGORIES:Events
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